East Carolina University

What are the graduation rates for students at East Carolina University?

ECU's reported six-year graduation rate is 63% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates. The four-year rate is 43%. These figures describe different time windows for a defined student group; they are not the completion rates of every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 83%, measuring the share of an entering cohort that returned the following fall. Retention and graduation answer different questions: returning for a second year does not necessarily mean finishing a degree, while a student who transfers elsewhere may finish outside ECU's reported graduation rate. Students comparing programs should also consider their intended major's course sequence and whether admission to that major is restricted.

What is the earning potential for graduates at East Carolina University?

College Scorecard program-level figures provide a limited view of earnings roughly one year after completion among graduates included in the federal measurement. They are not starting-salary offers, and they do not describe every graduate or guarantee what an individual will earn.

For example, the reported one-year earnings figures are $61,076 for registered nursing, $61,056 for general engineering, and $58,120 for computer and information sciences. The corresponding figures are $42,335 for business administration and $33,632 for communication and media studies. Program definitions and the graduate population behind each measure matter when comparing them.

Earnings can vary with occupation, location, prior experience, further study, and whether a graduate works full-time. A one-year measure also misses later career growth and nonpay considerations. Students should use it alongside program costs, licensing requirements, internship access, and longer-term outcomes where available.